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EMV Migration Forum Supports Industry in Ongoing US EMV Chip Migration with New Implementation Resources
Princeton Junction, N.J., April 26, 2016 – With the U.S. payments industry’s ongoing migration to EMV chip technology for more secure payments, the EMV Migration Forum is continuing to identify and provide guidance on the areas essential to moving the transition forward. Three new resources are now available, including a web resource for implementation best practices, […]
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EMV Migration Forum Advances U.S. EMV Chip Migration with New Working Committee, Educational Resources for Consumers, Merchants and Issuers
Princeton Junction, N.J., November 4, 2015 – As the U.S. continues its implementation of EMV chip cards, the EMV Migration Forum today announced new resources to provide education for consumers and implementation guidance for merchants and issuers.
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EMV Migration Forum Provides U.S. Financial Institutions with Best Practices for EMV-enabled Instant Issuance Programs
Princeton Junction, N.J., November 3, 2015 – For many U.S. financial institutions, the ability to instantly issue credit and debit cards in-branch can improve customer service, help differentiate them from their competitors, and increase card activation and usage rates. But for those issuing EMV chip cards, the transition of an existing instant issuance program to […]
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B-Roll and High Resolution Photos for EMV Chip Card Payment Reporting Available Online
Princeton Junction, N.J., September 29, 2015 – Shoppers across America are noticing a new chip security feature on their payment cards. They’re called chip cards, and most consumers have at least one or will get one soon from their bank. Beginning in October 2015, retailers may be liable for certain types of fraud if they […]
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Enhanced GoChipCard.com Teaches Consumers How to Use Chip Cards In-store and at the ATM
Princeton Junction, N.J., September 8, 2015 – For consumers curious about their new chip-based credit and debit cards and wondering how to use them to conduct transactions in-store and at the ATM, GoChipCard.com has the answers. GoChipCard.com was launched in April by the EMV Migration Forum and the Payments Security Task Force in support of […]
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EMV Migration Forum to Host Webinar on Best Practices for Securing the Card-Not-Present Channel
Princeton Junction, N.J., August 26, 2015 – As the U.S. migrates to EMV chip technology to secure the card-present channel and reduce in-store counterfeit card fraud, it is critical to simultaneously secure the card-not-present (CNP) channel1. Next month, the EMV Migration Forum will host a webinar on the best practices for authentication methods and fraud […]
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EMV Migration Forum and Payments Security Task Force Launch CHIP IN, an Industry-wide EMV Chip Education Initiative
Princeton Junction, NJ, August 19, 2015 – The Payments Security Task Force and the EMV Migration Forum today announced the launch of the industry-wide CHIP IN Education Initiative. “After only one successful transaction, consumers understand how to use their new chip cards. We want to make their first impression with chip technology a positive one, and make […]
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EMV Migration Forum Explains U.S. Common Debit AID with Easy-to-understand Video Presentation
Princeton Junction, N.J., July 14, 2015 – As the U.S. payments infrastructure migrates to EMV chip technology, regulations require that merchants be provided a choice between at least two unaffiliated networks for purchases made using a debit card. To explain the unique U.S. implementation of EMV debit, the U.S. Common Debit AID, the EMV Migration Forum […]
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EMV Migration Forum Provides Guidance on ATM Implementation of U.S. Common Debit AIDs in Updated White Paper
Princeton Junction, N.J., June 16, 2015 – In order to help ensure that an ATM can process transactions using U.S. Common Debit AIDs, the EMV Migration Forum today announced an update to the white paper, “Implementing EMV at the ATM: Requirements and Recommendations for the U.S. ATM Community,” that adds guidance on the use of […]
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EMV Migration Forum Continues Chip Education for ATM Industry Stakeholders with Implementation Webinar
Princeton Junction, N.J., June 9, 2015 – Just as the rest of the payments industry, the ATM community is migrating to EMV chip technology to secure transactions in the U.S. and to protect themselves from potential fraud losses. The EMV Migration Forum will host a webinar next month to provide a non-technical review of the […]
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Session 4: Tuesday, August 12th at 9am PT

Crypto & Stablecoins: Unpacking the Future of Digital Value in Payments

Wrap up the U.S. Payments Forum Summer Education Series with a timely deep dive into one of the most talked-about trends in the financial world: cryptocurrency and stablecoins.

In this final, member-exclusive session, industry experts will demystify the fundamentals of these digital assets and explore their potential impact on the payments ecosystem. From definitions and use cases to regulatory considerations and real-world adoption, this conversation will provide clarity on where crypto fits—and where it’s headed—in mainstream commerce.

If you’re curious about how digital currencies may reshape transactions, settlement, and consumer expectations, this session is your chance to get informed and stay ahead.

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Session 1: Tuesday, June 24th at 9am PT Agentic Payments

Agentic Payments: The Next Evolution in Seamless Transactions

Kick off the U.S. Payments Forum Summer Education Series with a forward-looking conversation on agentic payments—a transformative approach where devices, apps, or digital assistants initiate and complete transactions on behalf of users.

In this member-exclusive session, Visa and Mastercard will share insights into their agentic payment strategies and real-world applications, exploring how AI-driven automation is reshaping customer experiences and the broader payments ecosystem. Joining the conversation is Firmly, a company building the agentic commerce infrastructure powering frictionless AI-native checkout across digital channels.

Moderated by Andrew Gordon from Discover, this discussion will unpack the opportunities, considerations, and future outlook for autonomous commerce.

Moderator: Andrew Gordon, Discover

Panelists: Sukh Dev, Mastercard; Reed Bouchelle, Visa; Kumar Senthil, Firmly

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Session 2: Tuesday, July 8th at 9am PT

Demystifying Tokenization: Protecting Payments in a Digital-First World

Join us for the second installment of the U.S. Payments Forum Summer Education Series, where industry experts from SHAZAM and Mastercard, will break down the complexities of tokenization—a foundational technology for securing modern payment ecosystems.

This members-only session will cover the critical role tokenization plays in reducing fraud, protecting data, and enabling secure digital commerce. Attendees will gain clarity on the different types of tokens—network, acquirer, and card-on-file—and learn when issuer involvement is required, when it isn’t, and why that distinction matters.

Whether you’re building, managing, or modernizing payment systems, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate tokenization with confidence.

Panelists: Manish Nathwani, SHAZAM; Sukh Dev, Mastercard

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Session 3: Tuesday, July 29th at 9am PT – 90 minutes

Merchant and Issuer Special Interest Group (SIG)

Join industry leaders Joe Vasterling (Best Buy) and Sara Walsh (Bank of America) for the third session of the U.S. Payments Forum Summer Education Series—a collaborative conversation between merchants and issuers focused on solving shared challenges and accelerating innovation. This member-exclusive session offers a neutral space to explore evolving regulations, customer experience expectations, and the adoption of new payment technologies. Whether you’re working to optimize transaction flows, enhance security, or better align ecosystem priorities, this session is your chance to engage directly with peers, exchange insights, and help shape the future of payments.

Led by: Joe Vasterling, Best Buy; Sara Walsh, Bank of America

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